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Brace for impact: Tax hikes loom for South, West Side homeowners

Brace for impact: Tax hikes loom for South, West Side homeowners

Residential properties throughout the South and West sides, like these shown on Sept. 18, 2025 on West End Avenue in…

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George Cardenas: When reimagining downtown Chicago, don’t forget the power of taxes

George Cardenas: When reimagining downtown Chicago, don’t forget the power of taxes

Homeowners will shoulder bigger share of Chicago property taxes this year

Homeowners will shoulder bigger share of Chicago property taxes this year

‘Broken system’ of property tax appeals put extra $2 billion on Cook County homeowners, treasurer says

‘Broken system’ of property tax appeals put extra $2 billion on Cook County homeowners, treasurer says

South and West side clergy seek relief from ‘sinful’ property tax spikes

South and West side clergy seek relief from ‘sinful’ property tax spikes

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Opinion

George Cardenas: We need to be honest with taxpayers about what’s driving their property taxes so high

George Cardenas: We need to be honest with taxpayers about what’s driving their property taxes so high

Ald. Michelle Harris, 8th, speaks with Ald. William Hall, 6th, right, during the first day of the 2025 budget hearing…

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George Cardenas: We don’t need a grocery tax. We need a smarter City Hall.

George Cardenas: We don’t need a grocery tax. We need a smarter City Hall.

George Cardenas: Property tax burden has shifted to homeowners, but businesses are still in distress

George Cardenas: Property tax burden has shifted to homeowners, but businesses are still in distress

George Cardenas: City Council must protect taxpayers from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest borrowing plan

George Cardenas: City Council must protect taxpayers from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest borrowing plan

Chicago must create a relief mechanism for property taxpayers

Chicago must create a relief mechanism for property taxpayers

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A Message From Commissioner Cardenas

A Message From Commissioner Cardenas

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